Liga 1 Regular Season - 26

Bhayangkara FC vs NS Persija

Sumpah Pemuda

Match Preview

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Futmetrix Verdict
80
Bhayangkara FC
vs
Persija
Sun, Apr 5 • 08:30 Indonesia
⚡ Form 82
⚖️ Balance 100
🏆 Stakes 69
⭐ Stars 50
High-stakes top-four battle in Liga 1.

Top-Four Aspirations Collide in Liga 1

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 80/100. A flawless run of recent results meets away-day supremacy in a pivotal clash for the upper echelons of the league table.

The Setup

Arriving at Sumpah Pemuda on April 05, 2026, Bhayangkara FC boast a perfect five-win streak that pushes their Form rating through the roof. However, third-placed Persija are formidable travelers, carrying an away win rate that fully justifies their favorite status. While a modest Stars rating indicates an absence of individual marquee names, the Stakes involved in this top-four chase guarantee an intense spectacle. With a combined expectation of over three goals per game, attacking intent is an absolute certainty from the first whistle.

Key Battle

With the individual spotlight absent, this clash comes down to a structural unit battle. Bhayangkara FC’s defensive solidity must withstand Persija’s potent traveling frontline. How the hosts adjust their tactical Balance when pressed high up the pitch will ultimately dictate the match's tempo.

Our Prediction

Persija arrive as clear favorites and will likely control the rhythm. Expect the visitors to exploit the spaces left behind by an over-eager home midfield, securing a hard-fought victory on the road through clinical counter-attacks.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Absolutely. Top-four battles between in-form teams rarely disappoint, offering tactical intrigue over pure star power.

What's the predicted outcome?

Persija are expected to edge it. Their formidable away record makes them strong favorites to secure victory.

Where are Bhayangkara FC and Persija in the league table?

Persija sit comfortably in 3rd with 52 points, while Bhayangkara FC currently trail in 6th place with 41 points.

What is Bhayangkara FC's current form?

They are in phenomenal shape, stringing together a flawless five-game winning streak in their recent league outings.

Who is expected to win this match?

Persija head into the fixture as favorites, largely driven by their outstanding capability to dominate matches on the road.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/27/2023 Bhayangkara FC 2 - 2 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Patriot
07/16/2023 Persija 4 - 1 Bhayangkara FC Liga 1 Stadion Patriot
02/16/2023 Bhayangkara FC 2 - 1 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Wibawa Mukti
09/03/2022 Persija 2 - 1 Bhayangkara FC Liga 1 Stadion Patriot
03/26/2022 Bhayangkara FC 1 - 1 Persija Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
12/11/2021 Persija 0 - 0 Bhayangkara FC Liga 1 Stadion Maguwoharjo
11/27/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Patriot
07/16/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Patriot
02/16/2023
Liga 1 Stadion Wibawa Mukti
09/03/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Patriot
03/26/2022
Liga 1 Stadion Kapten I Wayan Dipta
12/11/2021
Liga 1 Stadion Maguwoharjo
Bhayangkara FC Win
Persija Win
Draw

Season Statistics

6
League Position
3
41
Points
52
32
Goals Scored
45
27
Goals Conceded
22

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Persib Bandung 25 58 43 14 +29
2 Pusamania Borneo 25 54 48 25 +23
3 Persija 25 52 45 22 +23
4 Malut United 25 45 51 32 +19
5 Persita 25 41 35 24 +11
6 Bhayangkara FC 25 41 32 27 +5
7 Persebaya Surabaya 25 39 37 30 +7
8 PSIM Yogyakarta 25 38 35 32 +3
9 Dewa United 25 34 30 31 -1
10 Bali United 25 33 35 37 -2
11 Arema FC 25 31 36 36 0
12 Persik Kediri 25 29 32 45 -13
13 PSM Makassar 25 24 29 34 -5
14 Persijap 25 21 22 41 -19
15 Persis Solo 25 20 28 44 -16
16 Persepam Madura Utd 25 20 24 42 -18
17 Semen Padang 25 20 21 41 -20
18 PSBS Biak Numfor 25 18 27 53 -26
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +23
3 Persija 52 pts
P: 25 GD: +23
P: 25 GD: +19
5 Persita 41 pts
P: 25 GD: +11
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +3
9 Dewa United 34 pts
P: 25 GD: -1
10 Bali United 33 pts
P: 25 GD: -2
11 Arema FC 31 pts
P: 25 GD: 0
12 Persik Kediri 29 pts
P: 25 GD: -13
13 PSM Makassar 24 pts
P: 25 GD: -5
14 Persijap 21 pts
P: 25 GD: -19
15 Persis Solo 20 pts
P: 25 GD: -16
P: 25 GD: -18
17 Semen Padang 20 pts
P: 25 GD: -20
P: 25 GD: -26